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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ritz, AR
The cost of independent living in Ritz is about $2,702 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 96 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mena, Waldron and Needmore.
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9.3
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20 reviews
Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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5 reviews
It was very close to my sister's house so she could check on her easily. They allowed pets and had an enclosed courtyard with units that opened onto it. The supervisor was very helpful to us and very caring...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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58 reviews
Nice place, wonderful town. A gold mind of shops, close by. You will need gloves and a hat. Gettin' cool here. Great location to interstate, nice country roads. Now that the price of fuel is low, it's a...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Morada Fort Smith provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds within scenic Fort Smith, we're a quiet community in the River Valley. While you'll enjoy the peacefulness of our facility, we're also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare,...
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9.5
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11 reviews
Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of De Queen helps seniors find stable and affordable housing in 24 cities throughout Arkansas. They have more than 588 apartments that they manage and have something in a location for nearly everyone. Senior living at its best, anyone over 62 years of age can find residence with...
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Cost of independent living in Ritz, AR
The average cost of senior living in Ritz is $2,702 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mena, AR with an average of $945 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ritz, AR vs. the state and national average
Ritz, AR
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ritz vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ritz, AR by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Ritz over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Ritz
Recent reviews for independent living in Ritz
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
4.8
I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.
Morada Fort Smith
5.0
My mom has really enjoyed her time.
In my experience the facility/staff of Morada Fort Smith are the glue that keeps everything together adding to such an excellent experience for residents and their families.
All the amenities are excellent and the apartment sizes so much larger than my first ...
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Brookfield Fort Smith
4.6
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services and food are good. The activities are also great. I would highly recommend ...
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Ritz independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritz independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritz, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritz independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ritz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritz, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritz independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ritz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritz, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritz independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ritz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritz, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ritz, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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